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Chauncey Billups: A look back at his Pistons career

Chauncey Billups holds the MVP trophy and team holds the national championship trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals June 15, 2004.
Chauncey Billups holds the MVP trophy and team holds the national championship trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals June 15, 2004.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Chauncey Billups kissevs  the MVP trophy after the Pistons defeated the  Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of NBA Finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., on June 15, 2004.
Chauncey Billups kissevs the MVP trophy after the Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of NBA Finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., on June 15, 2004.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Billups and the Pistons celebrate their NBA championship, June 15, 2004, 
Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers, Game 5, NBA Finals, June 15, 2004, Palace, Auburn Hills, MI. (The Detroit News/ Clarence Tabb, Jr.)
Billups and the Pistons celebrate their NBA championship, June 15, 2004, Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers, Game 5, NBA Finals, June 15, 2004, Palace, Auburn Hills, MI. (The Detroit News/ Clarence Tabb, Jr.)
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Chauncey Billups  reacts during a game against the New York Knicks, Oct. 30, 2002, the year he joined the team.
Chauncey Billups reacts during a game against the New York Knicks, Oct. 30, 2002, the year he joined the team.
Clarence Tabb,Jr.,Detroit News
Chauncey Billups shoots over Atlanta Hawks' Jason Terry   Dec.11, 2002.
Chauncey Billups shoots over Atlanta Hawks' Jason Terry Dec.11, 2002.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., Detroit News
Chauncey Billups around New York Knicks' Kurt  Thomas on Jan. 17, 2003.
Chauncey Billups around New York Knicks' Kurt Thomas on Jan. 17, 2003.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Chauncey Billups drives the ball  against the Milwaukee Bucks on  April 18, 2004.
Chauncey Billups drives the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 18, 2004.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Chauncey Billups scores over Milwaukee Bucks'  Brevin Knight  in  Game 3 Round 1,  of  the NBA playoffs, April 24, 2004, in Milwaukee.
Chauncey Billups scores over Milwaukee Bucks' Brevin Knight in Game 3 Round 1, of the NBA playoffs, April 24, 2004, in Milwaukee.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., Detroit News
(bottom) plays a little defense on Pistons guard Chauncey Billups during Pistons practice at the practice facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. on April 24, 2005. before Game 2 of the playoffs against Philadelphia.
(bottom) plays a little defense on Pistons guard Chauncey Billups during Pistons practice at the practice facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. on April 24, 2005. before Game 2 of the playoffs against Philadelphia.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Detroit Pistons'  LeBron James   and Chauncey Billups of the USA hoist the winner's trophy after the US defeated Argentina to win the Gold medal in the FIBA Americas Championship 2007 at Thomas & Mack Center September 2, 2007 in Las Vegas,.
Detroit Pistons' LeBron James and Chauncey Billups of the USA hoist the winner's trophy after the US defeated Argentina to win the Gold medal in the FIBA Americas Championship 2007 at Thomas & Mack Center September 2, 2007 in Las Vegas,.
Jamie Squire, Getty Images
Pistons guard Chauncey Billups shows the new sign reading Four Championship Drive which will be installed outside The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., on October 21, 2004.
Pistons guard Chauncey Billups shows the new sign reading Four Championship Drive which will be installed outside The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., on October 21, 2004.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
President Bush, right, is presented a team jersey from MVP Chauncey Billups, right, during a ceremony for the NBA Champions in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, in Washington. The Piston's are 2004 NBA Champions after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 5 games.
President Bush, right, is presented a team jersey from MVP Chauncey Billups, right, during a ceremony for the NBA Champions in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, in Washington. The Piston's are 2004 NBA Champions after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 5 games.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Chauncey Billups during his introduction at the   .Pistons Rally, June 17, 2004 at The Palace,
Chauncey Billups during his introduction at the .Pistons Rally, June 17, 2004 at The Palace,
Clarence Tabb, Jr., E Detroit News
Pistons guard Chauncey Billups  drives around Kings guard Mike Bibby during first half action as the Detroit Pistons take on the Sacramento Kings at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich. on December 14, 2005.
Pistons guard Chauncey Billups drives around Kings guard Mike Bibby during first half action as the Detroit Pistons take on the Sacramento Kings at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich. on December 14, 2005.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Chauncey Billups and Philadelphia's Allen Iverson chase after a loose ball  during Round 1, Game 5 of the NBA playoffs  May 3, 2005.
Chauncey Billups and Philadelphia's Allen Iverson chase after a loose ball during Round 1, Game 5 of the NBA playoffs May 3, 2005.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Mother Faye Billups and son Pistons starter Chauncey Billups pose after  Round 1, Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs against the  Philadelphia 76er's at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan on April 26, 2005.
Mother Faye Billups and son Pistons starter Chauncey Billups pose after Round 1, Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76er's at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan on April 26, 2005.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Chauncey Billups scores over the Miami Heat's James Posey  in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals,  May 25, 2006.
Chauncey Billups scores over the Miami Heat's James Posey in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, May 25, 2006.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Pistons Chauncey Billups and Bulls Ben Wallace joke around before the start of the  of their game  on Feb..25, 2007.
Pistons Chauncey Billups and Bulls Ben Wallace joke around before the start of the of their game on Feb..25, 2007.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Chauncey Billups lies on the ground after injuring his hamstring. Pistons vs Orlando Magic, Semi-Finals, Game 3, May 7, 2008, Amway Arena, Orlando, Florida.
Chauncey Billups lies on the ground after injuring his hamstring. Pistons vs Orlando Magic, Semi-Finals, Game 3, May 7, 2008, Amway Arena, Orlando, Florida.
Joe Kaeleita, The Detroit News
Chauncey Billups plays in the  .East vs West NBA All-Star Game, Feb. 19, 2006,  in Houston, Texas.
Chauncey Billups plays in the .East vs West NBA All-Star Game, Feb. 19, 2006, in Houston, Texas.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Chauncey Billups talks to reporters after practice Quicken Loans Arena, May 14, 2006, Cleveland, Ohio.
Chauncey Billups talks to reporters after practice Quicken Loans Arena, May 14, 2006, Cleveland, Ohio.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Chauncey Billups   and Joe Dumars are all smiles as they answers questions from reporters after the Pistons  press conference on his return to the Pistons.. July 16, 2013.
Chauncey Billups and Joe Dumars are all smiles as they answers questions from reporters after the Pistons press conference on his return to the Pistons.. July 16, 2013.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., Detroit News
Chauncey Billups and Joe Dumars  pose with Billups' familiar number 1 jersey after he announced his return to the team  in 2013.
Chauncey Billups and Joe Dumars pose with Billups' familiar number 1 jersey after he announced his return to the team in 2013.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
Pistons Chauncey Billups drives to the basket against Wizards Bradley Beal in the first quarter of their game on Oct. 30, 2013.
Pistons Chauncey Billups drives to the basket against Wizards Bradley Beal in the first quarter of their game on Oct. 30, 2013.
Daniel Mears / The Detroit News, The Detroit News
This March 19, 2014 photo shows Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups looking on from bench against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Detroit Pistons announced, Monday, June 30, 2014, they would not pick up the team option on Billups’ contract for the 2014-15 season
This March 19, 2014 photo shows Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups looking on from bench against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Detroit Pistons announced, Monday, June 30, 2014, they would not pick up the team option on Billups’ contract for the 2014-15 season
David Zalubowski, AP
Chauncey Billups talks with the media during Pistons practice at the practice facility at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich. on April 27, 2006.
Chauncey Billups talks with the media during Pistons practice at the practice facility at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich. on April 27, 2006.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News